mathhag
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I agree with Jody......don't do it....don't shy away from something that seems hard right now.....I know you want to progress fast but you must realize it takes a long time. Progress will be slow(it is for all of us) but do it correctly! You will thank yourself later.
What tune are you trying to play that is giving you trouble. I find that most adult try to play tunes to hard for them. If this is so, put it aside and come back to it a year from now to see how it goes. Some tune just don't work on the anglo.
Have fun!
Doug
Sad thing is it is not anything very difficult. Just Fevre Jacque from Gary Coover's book. When I try to hit the little finger it comes out really weak. But I appreciate the encouragement and will keep trying.
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Just to let you know that my tutor is still there as a free down load if anybody wants it.I was having trouble finding the above mentioned tutorial -- here's the current link.
It was recorded for Anglo beginners and is a help for twenty button playing.
It was the way I found to enable my left hand to accompany my right.
Al
So isn’t still available somewhere? This link is not work8 g for me. Thank you for this
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So I understand which buttons on an Anglo are supposed to be played with my little finger but I find I dont do very well on my left hand for the second to the last button . I do much better if I use my ring finger. Is this verboten or sacrilegious? Will I be developing a terrible habit?
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I hadn't been aware of this song as yet.
The High Ranters' version seems to be unfortunately not available in Germany - however the banjo version is very likable and gets me a bit hooked on the song, will give it a try I guess.
Thanks for the hint!
If you would be so kind to post a recording if you do
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Thank you very much Gary. I will listen to those links and hope you find a quieter place to record.
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So did
this finally sell? How much?
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Thank you so much for these.
Right now I am trying to learn "Nancy" from the 1,2,3 book but can't find the tune I the internet. Does it exist somewhere? I really need to hear something before I can play it.
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Just want to thank you, Gary Coover. I have been playing Concertina for three months. It is my very first instrument. I attended NESI this year and Marta Vogel recommended your books and then Jody Kruskal explained some of how you put them together. They have been a godsend and I look forward to Cowboy songs
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Maybe you could include the other perspective.
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Can you direct me to some instructions for making an origami concertina? I have looked around but only find partial ideas. I have done quite a lot of origami. Thanks
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So I know I enjoyed our many conversations
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I am also in the back row but on the right side, next to Jody who is wearing a hat. I am wearing a light gray striped shirt and my mouth is open.
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From: Caitlín Nic Gabhann <caitlinnicgabhann@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Subject: Caitlin & Ciaran - USA East Coast Tour October 2017
To: Caitlin Nic Gabhann <caitlinnicgabhann@gmail.com>
Hello folks! Caitlín here!
I know that it is unlikely, but if you get a chance to hear her play it will completely blow your mind! She is terrific! Talk tomorrow!
Janet
? Happy September to you all! ?
A few EXCITING announcements coming up, but for now... Just a quick note this time to announce our
? USA East Coast Tour ?
*We're asking you to Help us SPREAD THE WORD!
Tell your East Coast USA friends!*
Here are the details:
Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh
?Fiddle - Concertina - Dance ?
Sat 14th Oct
ROCHESTER NY
McGinnity's Restaurant & Party House
534 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615
6.30pm
Tickets: Email marta.driscoll@gmail.com
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Sun 15th Oct
UTICA NY
Turning Point Church
438 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13502
2.30pm
Tickets
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Mon 16th Oct
BURLINGTON VT
Burlington Violin Shop
23 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
6pm
Tickets
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Wed 18th Oct
BOSTON MA
The Burren Backroom Series
247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
7.30pm
Tickets
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Thurs 19th Oct
PHILADELPHIA PA
Ware Family Recital Hall - Swope Music Building,
West Chester University,
817 S. High Street,
West Chester, PA 19383
7pm
(Tickets on the door)
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Fri 20th Oct
WASHINGTON DC
Cadens House Bethesda
7.30pm
Info & Tickets: Email slcaden@yahoo.com
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Sat 21th Oct
PRINCETON NJ *SOLD OUT*
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Sun 22nd Oct
NEWTOWN CT
Gumans Barn,
8 Main Street, Newtown, CT
1.30pm
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Tell your East Coast USA friends!*
Chat again soon!
Caitlín
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Hi David,
My real name is Susan. I know I spoke with many Davids at NESI so I am sure we did.
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Great hint Jeff
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Such great hints. Thank you all
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My Morse Céilí is 16 years old and I've never done anything special and it has been fine. (Well OK, I don't dunk it underwater or bury it in garden soil or store it in a heated oven.) Modern concertinas are in my experience much less touchy about low humidity, etc. than the antique ones I've known. Have fun.
Ken
PS, I would add that keeping the new bellows fully closed in the case when not playing is the best way to break them in - I expect someone told you about that.
Yes, Doug from The Button Box wagged his finger at me to make the point about keeping thebellows closed. I don’t think I can forget
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Glad to know the Morse stay in shape well. I was really lucky to get expert advice when I was trying to make a decision to buy at NESI. Unfortunately I did leave it in the car for about two hours , Windows were down but now the bellows do seem stiffer and are a little noisy . Is there any thing I could or should do? I am playing so hopefully that will break it in
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So I am now the proud owner of a new R. Morse & Co. Céilí from the Button Box. I have named her Sadie.
I am hoping I could get recommendations on care. Doug Barr has already advised me to do something for humidity in the winter. Not sure yet how I will accomplish it so any useful ideas are welcome. What other habits would been good to develop in order to take good care of my new love.
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Such a wonderful time. I am still smiling. Don’t know if it is traditional but my new Concertina has been named ‘Sadie’. Can’t thank you enough Doug for all your encouragement
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Thanks everyone. I have checked the resources suggested and they are quite helpful.
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So I have never played an instrument before. I have been renting a Rochelle for about a month. I have been practice scales and watching OAIM videos. I can "play" a few and I can tell I am making progress but maybe slowly.
My questions is about learning to read standard music notation. That is how the tutor book I have proceeds but it seems much harder then abc notation. But I am not sure that will be true for the long haul. I would really like to hear folks insights on this. If I should be learning to read music , I might as well work on it. One other thing to note, it is unlikely I will be playing with anyone else.
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Forgot my original question in my enthusiasm. Is there a place I could find a Wheatstone layout button diagram that would show abc notation, i.e. Show where b or g are instead of B and G?
Such Joy
in General Concertina Discussion
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I cannot believe how much every day when I pick up 'Sadie and play what I can there is so much joy.